Paralegal

Evans & Dixon, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

FSA (Medical/Dependent/Parking & Trans

Group Life/AD&D

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

EAP

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon, LLC seeks an experienced Paralegal for our expanding Omaha, NE office. You will handle cases from start to finish, support attorneys, organize case files, and monitor timelines and billing.

You will gain hands-on experience in state and federal Midwest courts, with opportunities in litigation, client contact, and trial preparation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation/insurance defense.
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Knowledge of court procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities.
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the litigation process from initiation through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.
• Conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
• File and organize exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements; summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
• Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
• Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.

Skills

Legal Research

Record Keeping

Trial Preparation

Interviews & Depositions

Client Contact

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Editing & Proofreading

Court Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

5+ years legal experience

Litigation & Insurance Defense

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Omaha, NE office. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide legal support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor timelines and billing. There is frequent client contact & medical record review and analysis. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What You'll Do

As a Paralegal, you will participate in all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.

• Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
• Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
• Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.

What We're Looking For

• Five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation/insurance defense
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Knowledge of court procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels

Education And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of prior legal experience required
• Experience in litigation and insurance defense

About Us

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays